Rural Heritage Day

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Yesterday was Rural Heritage Day at church (a.k.a. Farmer's Day). It involved lots of things you don't normally see at church. For example:

There were goats.
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There were sheep.
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And there was a sheep getting his poor ears inspected.
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Tthere were sack races (and, yes, our grass really is just about that brown everywhere).
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There were horses and cowboys; love the look on Camden's face. . . . . .
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. . . . . especially compared to the look on Rory's face here
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There was face painting; and, yes, she was totally falling asleep here. In fact, Rory and I headed home a little early. She laid down on the floor with her blanket and promptly fell asleep.
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There was also fried chicken, lots and lots of people, and this bluegrass band. And while I would typically enjoy listening to blue grass about as much as I'd enjoy running a marathon, I have to admit they were quite excellent.

And my favorite picture of the day: Rory sure loves her Aunt Liz.
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And now that it's taken me nearly all day to complete this post, I'm off to start supper.

Comments

Elizabeth Frick said…
Oh, I LOVE that last shot. Rory's expression is just awesome!!!
8:40 PM
Amanda said…
Looks like so much fun! You captured the day PERFECTLY! All your shots are just so stunning!!
9:49 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
Fabulous documentation! Spencer is currently screaming "Noooo" at my computer screen... I think he's a little upset how close they are getting to the goats. ;-)
12:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the pic of Mason and Rory and the poor unfortunate sheep! ha ha
Was really a great day...Also noticed in your pics that Rory still has her soft towel she loves so much!! how sweet. Angel
8:42 PM
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